Picture of Cinnamon, an ingredient in Alveo.

• CINNAMON (Cain-na-mon)

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cinnamomum Verum

AKA: Cassia, Sweet Wood,  Cassia Bark

ORIGIN: South America/West Indies

CIRCA: 2000 B.C.

TYPE OF PLANT: Woody Tree/Shrub

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Volatile oils, Flavonoids Cinnamaldehyde, Cinnamic acid, Cinnamtannins. Tannins, Resins, Sugars,  Starch.

 

 

ABOUT: Long coveted as a healing aid for Upset Stomach, Heartburn and Gas, Chronic Diarrhea, Rheumatism, Kidney Ailments and Abdominal Pain. Cinnamon has been used by homeopathic medical practitioners for Diarrhea, Hemorrhage and Cancerous Tumors. For years Asians have promoted its use against Heart Problems, Dental Pain and Urinary Problems, believing that it can kill certain Bacteria and Fungi, improve Digestion and help to regulate Blood Pressure. Said to fortify the Immune System, Cinnamon has been used to stimulate the Respiratory and Circulatory Systems. alleviating Bronchial Coughs, relieve Menstrual Discomfort, and calm the Central Nervous System.

BENEFITS:

  • Arthritis
  • Bladder
  • Bronchitis
  • Cancer
  • Central Nervous System
  • Cholesterol
  • Circulation
  • Diarrhea
  • Digestive Problems
  • Fungus
  • Gout
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Immune System
  • Kidney
  • Menstruation
  • Skin